Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8: On and Off Road Exhilaration

Call it MOPAR madness or call it sheer, ingeniousfive speed automatic transmission. Indeed, when the
automotive marketing and engineering, but whateverproject was completed, the Grand Cherokee SRT8
you decide to call the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8,was paired against the Porsche Cayenne SUV and
you must realize one thing: no production vehicle hasthe Jeep won!
effectively combined off road ruggedness with onIf the Grand Cherokee SRT8 isn't fast enough for you
road durability. Until the Grand Cherokee SRT8 cameor if you want to experience a rich, deep tone while
along that is. Yes, not since the GMC Typhoon has andriving, then the aftermarket parts industry has just
SUV proven to be a highway dominator as well as anwhat you need.
off road maven. However, the Jeep Cherokee SRT8Magnaflow Exhaust has developed a performance
goes well beyond any 4x4 vehicle by delivering aexhaust system that pairs well with the Grand
versatile, pavement pounding, all-around SUV.Cherokee SRT8. Developed from airliner quality
The folks at Chrysler's Street and Racing Technologystainless steel, a Magnaflow Exhaust delivers more
(SRT) group could not leave well enough alone. Fromhorsepower, frees up more torque, and provides a rich
the Neon to the Viper and from the 300C to the Ramtone not found on the typical Jeep exhaust system.
pickup truck, no model has been too sacred to receiveWhen it comes to air intake systems, Dubair and Airaid
a proper work over from the team. First it was a bevyhave induction systems that work great with your
of Dodge models, then it was the Chrysler 300C, butengine. Dirt is filtered out and cool air is invited in to
no Jeep model had yet been targeted for the group'sdeliver more horsepower, enhanced torque, while
overhaul. The Grand Cherokee however was pastoffering a deep, throaty tone that is certain to inspire
due as fond memories of the GMC Typhoon likelyyou.
played a part in the decision to inject ?SRT steroids?Naturally, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 has
into a widely acclaimed Jeep model. Indeed, the SRTsomething that neither the current day Porsche
group knew that 0 to 60 in five seconds with theCayenne or the long since past GMC Typhoon could
Grand Cherokee would beat the Typhoon's numbersoffer: thorough off roading capabilities. Like all Jeep
by about four tenths of a second, easily making theSUVs, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 is trail rated so you
Jeep model the all time leader on the road as it isget the best 4x4 capabilities matched to its top notch
already off the road.road competency. A true competitor no matter where
Much like the full size SRT cars sold by Dodge andyou take it: the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8!
Chrysler, a 6.1L Hemi V8 was the engine of choice forCopyright 2006 ? Matthew C. Keegan is a freelance
the SRT team tasked with building the beefy Jeep.writer for Premier Truck Accessories a leading retailer
With 420 h.p. and 420 lb.-ft of torque, the burly Hemiof aftermarket SRT products including Dubair Intake
would serve duty in the Grand Cherokee SRT8 alongSystems. Please stop by our online shop today to
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